anyone else planning trip for aug 2009

[mickeyfan1226]

I saw on another thread that disers who were planning trips for the same month were going to plan together. I thought I would start a new thread to see if there was anyone else out there going in aug 09. I am becoming more and more confused about how to book my trip.

 

[bouldertcr]

Hey Mickeyfan,

We are booked for a land/sea cruise trip in august 2009. By booking early (booked with dreams unlimited), we got a great price and on board credit. Staying at the Poly for the land portion, and booked at cat. 6 with verandah at sea. Really looking forward to it.

Don't be overwhelmed with the planning. Disney usually releases the 2009 booking dates for room only & packages in August. First thing to do is decide which resort you would like to stay at. As soon as you know, book that ASAP. If you book a room only (that is what I usually do), you will have to put one night's deposit down (deposit is fully refundable as long as you cancel 6 days prior to arrival). Also, if you belong to AAA, you can get a discount (15-20%) off of room (as long as there are AAA rate rooms left.....that's why it is important to book early).

Start reading through the disboards. These boards provide a ton of useful information and will help with your trip planning. I also recommend the passporters guide to WDW. Provides you with good information plus becomes a useful tool to your planning. The unofficial guide to wdw is also helpful.

Use those tools to help you decide where you would like to eat. It is really important to make your advance dining reservations early (right at the 180 day mark prior to your trip).


Have fun with the planning. It may seem overwhelming right now but once you start gaining information (reading disboards and recommended books), you will do just fine.

If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Aliceacc]

I started this thread to pull together some of what I've learned since last summer; it may help you as well: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1715551

 

[mickeyfan1226]

I do have a passporter membership. There is a lot of info there as well as here. I have read soooooo much that I think I have forgotten what I have read. I know where we want to stay I just need to talk to my sisiter and the friend that is going with us to make for sure of the dates before I book the rooms.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

We are planning on going in early August 2009 and am waiting for the 2009 rates to be announced. Haven't really decided where to stay yet.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Our trip is for the 2nd thru 17th. Planning on staying at POP. I am getting excited and it is a year away. I have been planning this trip since we got back from our last trip which was Nov. 2007. That is bad I know.

 

[n2mm]

We have 6 trips planned for 2009 and one is in August....see list below. Of course with airfare the way it is, one or two might have to be canceled if things don't settle down.

 

[heidiboo]

I am planning a girls only trip in 8/09 with DD 15. Hopefully staying at WL and booking through Dreams - again!

 

[pooksma]

Family trip tentative for August 10-19 2009.

Just us 'rents August 2008.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Maybe will run into each other. Do people that DIS show it some how so they can be identified?

We have 6 trips planned for 2009 and one is in August....see list below. Of course with airfare the way it is, one or two might have to be canceled if things don't settle down.

 

[Disneyvirg]

Hi! I am hoping for August or September for our first ever trip to WDW. We're hoping to go with friends that have two daughters really close in age to ours...and we all get along really well.

For never having been to WDW I'm completely obsessed with planning. I haven't purchased any guidebooks yet...I'm trying to wait until 2009 books are printed. I'm also waiting to purchase TGM until closer, since the longest his sub lasts is for one year.

I've been back and forth about 100 times about where we'll stay. Currently I'm debating between a mod (no idea which one) and a cheaper deluxe (probably WL).

I'd really like to go during free dining, but as soon as I plan the trip around that, they probably won't offer it again!

I'm with you too OP, about getting more confused. I'm constanly coming up with new Qs. Fortunately, the DIS has been awesome about helping me out!

Happy planning!

 

[Xanthe]

We were supposed to be going THIS Sept for 10 days but its now in the process of being moved and we're looking at Aug or Sept 2009. I'm really hoping for free dining again....am I just being crazy or does anyone think theres a chance??

Xanthe

 

[planningcrazymom]

Hi,
My daughter and grandauthter and I are planning our 2nd trip for Aug. 7- Aug. 21. We are staying at the All Stars Movies this time. We stayed at the Pop in 2007. I have been planning since April of this year and am having a great time. Just waiting for the 2009 rates and times to come out.

 

[buzz1fan]

We are planning on going in August of 2009. We are hoping for another PIN, i had one for this year but we where not able to use it. Right Now I think Aug 8-Aug 15. I also have a disney Visa so i am going to start to use it to gather points. I want to stay at the Poly. We stayed there for one night, and I fell in love with it. SO close to great meals and close to MK.

August 2009 seems so far away. I love these boards to help planning.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Well I am going to make the leap today and call and make a room only reservation. I hope the prices don't go up to much for 2009. Oh what does it matter we are going to go anyway.

 

[planningcrazymom]

Well I am going to make the leap today and call and make a room only reservation. I hope the prices don't go up to much for 2009. Oh what does it matter we are going to go anyway.

I made our room only reservation a month ago. Now just waiting for the 09 rates to come out so I can switch it to a package.

 

[adsrtw]

I'm planning a late July/ early Aug trip with my mom, aunt, two kids, & self. I'm shooting for a July 30 departure. I can't wait!

 

[mickeyfan1226]

I have heard a lot of different thoughts on prices around this place. I have heard that it is cheaper to do each item seperatley than getting a package. How do you feel? Do you think a package is the best way to go or is it just individualized? There are 6 or 8 of us going and I am trying to save us all a little money.

I made our room only reservation a month ago. Now just waiting for the 09 rates to come out so I can switch it to a package.

 

[jewjubean]

We were supposed to be going THIS Sept for 10 days but its now in the process of being moved and we're looking at Aug or Sept 2009. I'm really hoping for free dining again....am I just being crazy or does anyone think theres a chance??

Xanthe

I made changes to our Trip on JULY 4th, and asked if they had said heard anything about the free dining for next year and he told me that it was a good chance they would have one planned for next year, because it was so popular. Now im not sure how reliable he is BUT im gessing disney made a ton of money on that promotion so Im sure going to book a trip

 

[denise5374]

I am plaaning a family trip Aug 15-24 2009. Hopefully staying at Beach Club. I am planning a more relaxing trip this year, more time to enjoy the resort pools and other things WDW as to offer. Just waiting for package rates to come out.